SMALLEST JET in the world: the British Somers-Kendall SK-1 just before its maiden flight Two-seater has moving V-type tail, retractable extra landing wheels on wingtips.
GRASSHOPPER WEATHER STATION for use in the Antarctic is fully automatic, radios its own weather reports back to a manned base. Fabricated of light aluminum, the device has legs that right it no matter how it lands after being parachuted from plane. The legs and a 25-foot antenna are controlled by automatic tuning mechanism inside.

HOME-BUILT DULCIMER built by retired musician carpenter John Beyer, San Francisco, is a four-octave spruce and metal model of the popular 17th century instrument.

SOLAR BARBEQUE by Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical reflects sunrays, builds up enough heat to bake a cake or a roast but won’t work in gray or rainy weather.

RCAF SABREJET with locked nosewheel came to a safe stop after sliding in on a strip of fire extinguisher foam sprayed on field by a quick-thinking operations officer.

PAPER MAIL SACK with Fiberglas mesh never has to be shipped back empty. Disposable sacks are now cutting shipping costs on routes to extracontinental possessions.